TOEFL Independent Speaking Section Practice Parts 1 & 2

TOEFL Independent Speaking Practice Questions This practice exam follows the set-up of official Cambridge First Certificate Exams. https://www.teachingcove.com/esl/

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Part 1 – Personal Preference, Advice or Choices Here are three practice questions to try. A few tips:

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Remember to answer in full, complete sentences (not short, yes/no type answers) Remember to: use high vocabulary words

1. If you had to give advice to an exchange student just arriving in your country, what would you tell him or her about the local culture, and why?

2. What is the last good book you read? Why did you like it?

3. Which of these three qualities do you think is most important for a strong leader to have: 1) Communication 2) Empathy 3) Teamwork?

Part 2 – Choice/Opinion Here are three practice questions to try. A few tips:

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Remember to: be sure you have a strong, clear opinion and explain why. Remember to: use high vocabulary words to make you argument clear. Remember to: use examples if possible to strengthen your argument

1. When travelling, some people prefer to go on pre-organized packaged or group holidays, while others prefer to be spontaneous. Which do you prefer, and why?

2. Some people prefer in-person classes while others prefer to take online-courses. Which do you think is better, and why?

3. Do you agree that schools should be responsible for teaching financial education in addition to academic subjects? Why or why not? 1 © 2016-2018 Sapna Sehgal www.teachingcove.com. May be photocopied for educational purposes only.